Tesla releases refreshed Model 3 with longer driving range in China

Tesla releases refreshed Model 3 with longer driving range in China

SHANGHAI/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) shares fell nearly 6% on Friday after the electric automaker unveiled a restyled, China-made Model 3 with a higher price, while slashing prices of its premium vehicles and its “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) software. The launch of the new Model 3 sedan marks the first time the automaker …

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African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

African Union suspends Gabon’s membership after military coup

[1/2]A military vehicle passes by people celebrating after military officers announced they had taken power, after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term, in Port Gentil, Gabon August 30, 2023 in this still image obtained from social media video. Gaetan M-Antchouwet Acquire Licensing Rights Read more Gabon officers announced …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming …

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Barcelona fight back to win seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Barcelona fight back to win seven-goal thriller at Villarreal

Soccer Football – LaLiga – Villarreal v FC Barcelona – Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain – August 27, 2023 FC Barcelona’s Gavi and teammates celebrate after the match REUTERS/Pablo Morano Acquire Licensing Rights Aug 27 (Reuters) – Barcelona fought back to secure a barnstorming 4-3 win at Villarreal on Sunday, with last year’s LaLiga …

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Nvidia’s $25 billion buyback plan, results lift stock to record high

Nvidia’s  billion buyback plan, results lift stock to record high

A Nvidia logo is seen on one of their products on display at their headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan May 31, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Aug 24 (Reuters) – Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) rose as much as 6.7% on Thursday, hitting an all-time high, after the company unveiled a $25 billion stock buyback …

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BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist

BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist

BRICS leaders weighing expanding bloc Dozens of nations have expressed interest in joining Expansion could add clout to grouping Long-standing divisions resurfacing JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 (Reuters) – A deal to expand the BRICS group of leading developing countries appeared stuck in eleventh hour negotiations at a leaders summit on Wednesday, threatening to undermine the bloc’s …

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BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate

BRICS divisions re-emerge ahead of critical expansion debate

BRICS summit being held in Johannesburg Aug 22-24 Expanding bloc to top agenda China’s Xi says “history will be shaped by choices we make” Dozens of countries interested in joining – S.African officials JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) – BRICS leaders met on Tuesday to plot the future course of the bloc of developing nations but …

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British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000

British Columbia wildfires intensify, doubling evacuations to over 35,000

KELOWNA, British Columbia, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Forest fires in Canada’s western province of British Columbia intensified on Saturday, with the number of people under evacuation orders doubling from a day earlier, as authorities warned of difficult days ahead. The province declared a state of emergency on Friday to access temporary authoritative powers to tackle …

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British Columbia declares state of emergency as firefighters battle blazes

British Columbia declares state of emergency as firefighters battle blazes

Fresh fires spark evacuation orders in Kelowna 2,400 properties evacuated in West Kelowna Premier says ‘difficult days ahead’ WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Canada’s western province of British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Friday as firefighters battled wildfires raging in the hills and mountains above the town of West Kelowna, …

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